Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Mistake 11

DesMoinesRegister.com - February 18, 2009

Fingers pointed at DHS's inaction in Atalissa case

...where mentally retarded employees of Henry's Turkey Service...

"Mentally" modifies "retarded," so there should be a dash between them.

Plus, I think the term "mentally-disabled" used be used instead for more sensitivity.

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